How far is Des Moines, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Des Moines, WA to Everett, WA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.41 mi
00h 53m
Flight
40.28 mi
64.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.28 mi
Kilometers
64.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 PM PDT
Return by in Des Moines
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Moines
2026-04-23T19:28
Arrive Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Moines
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Des Moines
22.7 mi
00h 26m
To Everett
24.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 223rd Street

    21 m · 7 sec · South 223rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marine View Drive South

    2066 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Place South

    112 m · 7 sec · 7th Place South

  5. 5

    Continue on South 216th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 216th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Military Road South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Military Road South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Everett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
40.9 mi · 86%
South 216th Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 3%
Military Road South
0.67 mi · 1%
Marine View Drive South
0.39 mi · 1%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 26m from Des Moines
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Everett?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Des Moines and 24.7 miles from Everett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Moines and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shoreline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Shoreline City Hall
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline , WA
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Everett. Straight-line distance: 40.28 mi (64.83 km).

Des Moines

#1 Des Moines

City in Washington

Population32,389
Coordinates47.4017700, -122.3242900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.324284, 47.401777)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.48
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.74 $17.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.30 $18.59
Premium $5.77 $9.64 $19.28
Diesel $5.47 $9.13 $18.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Everett. The current time is 19:28:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.